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Ford F-550 SD

Model years 1993–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 1999, 2000. Fewest complaints: 2009, 2010, 2023.

465owner complaints
72recall campaigns
3,344service bulletins
34model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1999. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20261400 · 0
20251410 · 0
202422680 · 0
2023191750 · 0
2022 F-550 SD9121700 · 1
2021 F-550 SD1291930 · 2
2020 F-550 SD482661 · 0
2019 F-550 SD452250 · 2
2018 F-550 SD032090 · 0
2017 F-550 SD283040 · 0
2016 F-550 SD331180 · 0
2015 F-550 SD1131361 · 2
2014 F-550 SD961560 · 2
2013 F-550 SD291600 · 0
2012 F-550 SD6101380 · 0
2011 F-550 SD3121340 · 0
201017310 · 0
200915270 · 0
2008 F-550 SD264852 · 0
2007 F-550 SD231450 · 2
2006 F-550 SD441970 · 1
2005 F-550 SD3241210 · 0
2004 F-550 SD4921291 · 5
2003 F-550 SD335941 · 5
2002 F-550 SD224480 · 3
2001 F-550 SD296460 · 3
2000 F-550 SDMost complaints725605 · 2
1999 F-550 SDMost complaints618860 · 3
1998 F-550 SD0270 · 0
1997 F-550 SD2350 · 0
1996 F-550 SD0230 · 0
1995 F-550 SD0240 · 0
1994 F-550 SD0230 · 0
19930100 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Fuel system, diesel122
  • Engine and engine cooling63
  • Power train59
  • Tires57
  • Engine42
  • Electrical system34
  • Fuel/propulsion system30
  • Wheels25

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

72 campaigns cover the F-550 SD; the latest 12 are below.

26V653000 · Electrical system6 Oct 2026 · 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."

26V606000 · Exterior lighting22 Sept 2026 · 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

26V204000 · Visibility31 Mar 2026 · 2022, 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

26V158000 · Fuel system, diesel17 Mar 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

26V104000 · Exterior lighting20 Feb 2026 · 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V572000 · Back over prevention3 Sept 2025 · 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V540000 · Electrical system22 Aug 2025 · 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline7 Jul 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

25V401000 · Service brakes, hydraulic13 Jun 2025 · 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."

25V315000 · Back over prevention9 May 2025 · 2023, 2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V132000 · Electrical system28 Feb 2025 · 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

25V048000 · Back over prevention31 Jan 2025 · 2021, 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.

NHTSA recalls